NovelEnglishThe Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 290: A Narrow Victory"From the look of things, I’m certain that Janet’s colleagues are spreading the rumor because of her success on the job. They
are jealous and intimidated by her. She is being too lenient with them. And that makes it more difficult to investigate,"
Ethan stated, his head teeming with different thoughts.
"Jeez! You never let an opportunity to praise your wife pass you by. Now I know how protective you are."
Garrett shook his head. Staring at Ethan, he put down his crossed long legs and took another comfortable position.
‘Wow, this guy has changed so much!’ he thought.
He had noticed smajor changes in Ethan’s behavior these past few months. The previously cold and uptight Ethan was
now warm and caring.
Lost in thought, Ethan leaned his back on the chair and stared blankly at Garrett. He suddenly snapped his fingers and said, "I
have an idea. Since we can’t find the source of the rumor, we should try our best to provide Jwith all the resources she
would need. Her works must be excellent so they will be selected to be displayed at the fashion show."
Garrett was pleasantly surprised to hear this idea. He abruptly stood up and his eyes lit up. With his shoulder lifted, he asked,
"Wait, does this mean you are going to strike the Lester family again?"
There was a subsidiary company under the auspices of the Lester Group. It was called the Lester Silk Fabric. Producing high-
end clothes was its specialty.
As a result, it was one of the biggest rivals of the Larson Group. The major reason why the Larson Group cinto the clothing
For the past few consecutive seasons of the Seacisco Fashion Week, the Lester Silk Fabric had cout first. Ethan thought
that it would be a huge blow for the Lesters if the Larson Group clinched the first-place title this year. Ethan leaned forward,
rested his elbows on the table, and clasped his fingers. He stared outside through the French window and said, "The Larson
Group has developed rapidly in the past few years. Let’s give those folks a run for their money. It’s twe win that show."
On the other side. Jhad buried herself in work day and night. Tiffany’s advice had charged her up. She wanted to blind her
haters with her success and show them that she wasn’t someone who depended on a backer. Her mockers were the very last
people she wanted to lose to.
On D-Day, many people gathered at the selection site for the Seacisco Fashion Week’s haute couture.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it’s tfor Larson Group and the Lester Group to compete for first place!"
With this announcement, the judges began to look at the design drafts carefully. They occasionally glanced at each other and
joked about sdesigns.
The Lester Group and the Larson Group always went head-to-head every year. Their designs were often so excellent. But the
designs of the Lester Group were always a little better than that of their rival.
It wasn’t surprising because they had been in the business for longer and had a good reputation in the industry.
"This design is concise and at the stime, innovative. The designer must have put in a lot of work."
As the judges looked at the Lester Group’s design, they praised confidently, "It seems the Lester Group will be selected for the
opening show again."
up as he stared at the design drafts sent by Larson Group.
A bright smile also appeared on his face. "Wait, I find this design from the Larson Group very interesting."
‘What is he talking about?’’ the other judges thought and fixed their eyes on Janet’s work again. Their opinion at first glance was
that the design was a little tacky and naive. They didn’t think it was fashion show material at all. But when they looked at it more
carefully, their opinions changed. They saw that the design had many hidden meanings and it evoked thoughts.
This surprised all of them. It beca masterpiece in their eyes. After a heated deliberation between the judges, the chief judge
took the microphone and announced.
"For the first tin so many years, we had to take a look at the designs carefully. It was a stiff competition between both
designs. We have decided that the Lester Silk fabric’s design can only be showcased during the second show. While the Larson
Group’s design will headline the first show!"
This announcement caused quite a stir in the Larson Group. Such a thing had never happened in the years of the competition.
This victory shut up all of Janet’s haters. It proved that she was indeed excellent at her job. Soon, the rumors drastically reduced
Janet’s colleagues no longer looked down on her or gave her the cold shoulder Sof them even sucked up to her.
"The design department of the Larson Group defeated the archenemy for the first tin many years! We are so proud! Good
job, Lind!"
Tiffany gave Ja hug. The victory filled her with so much vigor and vitality. She also becmore confident. Jchuckled
and covered her mouth to control her excitement. Waving her hand, she said humbly, "I just tried my best. Thanks for the praise,
anyway."
"All right, all right! Your best has done us good. Woo-hoo! This calls for celebration. Listen up everyone, the entire design
department will be going out for a get-together! It’s Mr. Larson’s treat!"
"Yay!"
A cry of jubilation went up in the department when the employees heard that the boss was treating them.
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